Warehouse Contract Manager

Warehouse Contract Manager - Leading UK 3PL Provider - Great Opportunity for Progression

Client Details

Michael Page Logistics have partnered with a well known client who's continued growth means we partner once again supporting their search for a Warehouse Contract Manager, operating one of of their key sites in the NorthamptonThey are an easily recognisable, innovative, and growing company, attracting various blue-chip clients along the way. This role will give the successful candidate a chance to truly flourish within a challenging, demanding, but rewarding environment with lots of room to progress along the way.

Description

The Warehouse Contract Manager role will require the individual to:

• Report to the General Manager.
• Manage Direct reports of 2 x Operations Managers, along with an indirect headcount of circa 50+ heads consisting of; Operations Support Managers, Shift Managers, Team Managers, Stock & Inventory Managers, Team Leaders and Operatives.
• Be responsible for the site in it's entirety, including customer management, employee engagement, P&L / Costs and Continuous Improvement strategies.
• Overall responsibility for process design and daily delivery for inbound, pick and outbound operations through the team.
• Be responsible for direct relationships with each customer both operationally and financially.
• Be responsible for effective inventory controls, ensuring the customer portfolios are maintained within key SLA guidelines.
• Develop strategies to ensure on-boarding of new customers.
• Accountable for medium term succession planning across your site.
• Act as GM when needed.
• Commutable to Northampton

This role would suit a candidate that has worked in a; Operations Manager, Contract Manager, Site Manager, position previously.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Contract Manager role will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential
• Be Degree educated (or similar) - Advantageous
• Managed Multiple customers previously - Advantageous
• A minimum of 5+ years Logistics experience at an equivalent level previously - Essential.
• Have worked for a 3PL previously - Essential
• Have managed in excess of 80+ employees previously - Essential
• IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications - Advantageous
• Have good written and verbal communication skills ranging from Executive levels to shop floor Operatives.
• Be results driven and commercially minded.
• Be commutable to Northamptonshire

Job Offer

This role offers:

• Salary - £45,000 - £50,000
• Monday - Friday - Daytime hours
• Company Pension Scheme
• Plus additional company benefits